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2 Members of $20M Scam Convicted, Could Face Rest of Lives in Prison
By Jeff BermanThe Arizona and California men are the latest players in the multi-state conspiracy that deceived hundreds of mostly older investors.
February 22, 2022
Debate: Should Members of Congress Be Barred From Trading Stocks?Two professors discuss whether lawmakers should be required to place certain investment assets in a blind trust.
February 22, 2022
SEC's 'Accredited Investor' Update Could Bring Unintended Consequences — SEC RoundupLawyers Nick Morgan and Tom Zaccaro talk to Brittany Davis of Backstage Capital about how the change could affect investors.
February 18, 2022
Lawyers Release SEC Marketing Rule Checklist as Advisor Questions LingerModel portfolio marketing materials are raising a lot of questions, according to Eversheds Sutherland.
February 18, 2022
Investors Stuck in Biggest Bitcoin Fund Flood SEC With LettersMore than 170 letters have been submitted on Grayscale's application to convert its $26 billion Bitcoin trust into an ETF.
February 17, 2022
Musk Says SEC Out to 'Chill' His Speech With 'Endless' ProbeHe also says the SEC has not paid Tesla shareholders $40 million the agency collected in 2018 settlements over Musk's tweets.
February 16, 2022
Ex-Broker Gets 7 Years in Prison Over $2.4M Scam Targeting Older ClientsThe ex-broker told investors they were funding a shopping app but spent their money on gambling, jewelry and other items, prosecutors said.
February 15, 2022
Actor Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison Over $650M Ponzi SchemeZach Avery, whose real name is Zachary Joseph Horwitz, was also ordered to pay $230.4 million in restitution.